Who deserves top plaice when it comes to the best fish and chips?

What makes a good serving of fish and chips?

Is it the crispy batter surrounding the flaky fish teamed with perfectly cooked chips?

Do you add mushy peas or gravy or curry sauce?

Do they taste better when you eat them out of yesterday’s newspapers?

So far in our Best of 2023 competition, we’ve given out six awards in St Helens:

Best for Hair – Hair by Alice Michelle

Best for Pies – Blackburn’s

Best for Nails – Kreative Kirsty

Best for Roast Dinner – The Brown Edge Pub

Best for Cocktails – The Townhouse

Best for Breakfast – Shakey J’s

This week, it’s fish and chips and now we need your help to choose the winner from our ten shortlisted nominees.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Fish and Chips shortlist post on our St Helens Star Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (Thursday, June 8 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, June 12 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday for the next Best of 2023 category.

OUR TEN BEST FOR FISH AND CHIPS FINALISTS:

Sutton Village Chippy

Sutton Village Chippy, Peckers Hill Road, St Helens

One nomination said: “Proper cod in light golden batter, top mushy peas and chips.”

Another said the fish and chips were “plentiful, freshly cooked and went down a treat”.

They added: “Just shows you can get batter and banter at the local chippy.”

For more details contact 01744 637097

Newton Fish Bar

Newton Fish Bar, Crown Street, Earlestown

The fish and chips definitely get the thumbs up at this popular place.

One review on TripAdvisor said: “Always enjoy the food from here – it’s good and inexpensive.

“It’s my local chippy and I’ve been going for years – the chips never disappoint.”

For more details contact 01925 224867

Chipmunk, Thatto Heath

Chipmunk Thatto Heath, Thatto Heath Road, Thatto Heath

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One recommendation said: “It’s simply the best.

“Consistently lovely food, very friendly staff and the place looks spotless.”

For more details contact 01744 819589

Haydock Supper Bar

Haydock Supper Bar, West End Road, Haydock

One happy customer said: “The best fish and chips in town served by very friendly staff.

“Very competitive prices as well.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Haydock-Supper-Bar-100877945873062

Tanan's Fish and Chips

Tanan’s Fish and Chips, Westfield Street, St Helens

Regulars to this venue like the “fresh cod, proper chips and homemade mushy peas”.

They added: “There’s so much choice on the eat in and takeaway menus.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TanansFishnChips

Marg's Chippy

Marg’s Chippy, Balfour Street, St Helens

This is a “traditional English chippy that has stood the test of time” and is a hit with customers old and new.

One happy visitor said: “The best for taste and value chippy in town.”

For more details go to 01744 604906

Haydock Plaice

Haydock Plaice, Sherlock Avenue, Haydock

This venue is “absolutely amazing” according to locals.

One review on their Facebook page said: “I’ve had my first experience of gluten free fish and chips from Haydock Plaice.

“It’s absolutely amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

“I recommend it.”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/Haydock-plaice-100057607232544

The Crispy Cod

The Crispy Cod, Knowsley Road, St Helens

There are more than 2,000 five star reviews on this place’s website with customers highly recommending a visit.

It’s definitely worth standing in line if you choose to visit at busy times.

For more details go to thecrispycodonline.com

Paul's Fishbar

Paul’s Fishbar, Bowness Avenue, St Helens

It’s “consistently good food” at Paul’s Fishbar with hungry customers leaving full and satisfied.

For more details go to facebook.com/paulsfishbarcarrmill

The Eccleston Arms

The Eccleston Arms, Prescot Road, St Helens

One nomination said: “The food there is lovely and they do the best fish and chips in my opinion.

“It’s delicious every time.”

For more details go to ecclestonarms.co.uk